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Our People

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He t膩ngata! He t膩ngata! He t膩ngata!
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people! 
With more than 400 employees and growing, UniServices is a diverse company with staff across Aotearoa New Zealand working in many different fields.
Meet some of our senior people.
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Business Development and Strategic Growth

Analeise Murahidy

Executive Director - Strategic Growth

Analeise has been with UniServices since 2009. Prior to joining UniServices she held contract management, operations and business development roles within the tertiary sector in the UK and New Zealand. In 2024 she was appointed to the role of Executive Director, Strategic Growth.

Kerryn Kilkenny

Strategic Growth Manager - Infectious Diseases

Kerryn has been with UniServices since 2018, joining from publisher SpringerNature, where she held commercial and product management roles in New Zealand, England and Australia. With an MSc in Pharmacology and Physiology, she has an interest in drug development. Contact her about opportunities for research in infectious diseases.

Rebecca Adams

Sector Specialist - Government

Rebecca (Ng膩i Tahu) has been with UniServices since 2016 and is based in Wellington to connect researchers with government agencies and other research entities. She has worked as a diplomat for the NZ Government and is involved in philanthropic work. Contact about: Research that might be relevant to government agencies.

Mike Roger

Strategic Growth Manager - Energy & Climate Innovations

Mike has been with UniServices since 2023, in government relations and strategic business growth roles. Prior to joining UniServices, Mike held a number of policy and strategy positions in the NZ public sector, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ministry for the Environment, and holds Masters degrees from the Australian National University. Contact Mike about energy and climate-related research and innovation

Pedro van der Ent

Sector Specialist - Pacific

Pedro joined UniServices in August 2022. Of Samoan and Dutch descent, he holds an MBA and has 20+ years in business management, sales and client relationships. Contact about: Funding opportunities in creative arts, arts, business, law, education and areas involving Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Region.

Simon Crook

Partnerships & Innovation Manager - Business Innovation

Simon is a UniServices business development manager who is able to assist with a wide array of research-related queries across the Business, Law and Arts faculties. Contact about: Connecting to research related to business innovation, social justice, and crisis and disaster resilience.

Dion Peita

Manutaki Whanaketanga Umanga M膩ori | Sector Specialist - M膩ori

Dion (Te R膩rawa, Ng膩ti Te Ata Waiohua, Ng膩ti T墨pa) joined UniServices in September 2022. A former executive in the heritage industry, he has expertise in complex engagement with M膩ori. He holds a postgraduate diploma in M膩ori Development. Contact about: Vision M膩tauranga; Te Tiriti relationships; M膩ori health, education, economy and innovation.

John Eyles

Strategic Growth Manager - Education Innovation

John joined UniServices in 2024. His focus is leading growth opportunities in education and learning.

Luke Spencer

Partnerships & Innovation Manager - Digital and Automation

Luke has been with UniServices since 2022, creating partnerships for University researchers with industry and government. Previously, Luke worked as the CTO of a growing electronic and software consultancy, turning innovative ideas into commercial products. Contact about: Research or consulting in digital tech, electronics, automation, space, and engineering-related technologies.

Hope Harding

Partnerships & Innovation Manager 鈥� Health Technologies

Hope has been with UniServices in various roles since completing her studies in 2016. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Science and a Master of Bioscience Enterprise. Contact about: Research on health technologies, including bioengineering, devices and digital applications.

Melodie Lindsay

Partnerships & Innovation Manager - Food Tech & Agri Tech

Melodie has been with UniServices since 2024. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and a PhD in Microbiology and Biotechnology. Prior to joining UniServices, she worked in research and development for an award-winning agribusiness and later in product development and marketing for the health and wellness sector. Contact Melodie about research and ideas in agritech, foodtech, future foods and nutrition.

Nishad Parkar

Partnerships & Innovation Manager - Drug Development

Nishad has been with UniServices since 2023 and is a pharmacist with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She has previously worked across medical communications and medical affairs supporting the pharmaceutical industry through scientific communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic medical input. Passionate about healthcare innovation and improving patient lives, Nishad thrives on driving collaborative success that delivers meaningful impact for patients. Contact Nishad about research in drug development.鈥�

Javed Khan

Partnerships & Innovation Manager 鈥� Environment, Cleantech & Blue Economy

Javed joined UniServices in 2025. He holds a PhD in marine ecophysiology and aquaculture technologies. After pursuing an academic career in Northern Europe, he came home to help develop the local aquaculture industry through postings with Crown Research Institutes, marine biotech, and cleantech-focused startup companies. Contact Javed about research and ideas in environment, cleantech, sustainability, and blue economy.